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Issue #255 published 29 Aug 2021
Basically, a disaggregation of jobs into tasks and projects, which need not necessarily be done by one person, in one place, at one time. Opportunity and risk in equal measure for us. Have a listen here
Issue #252 published 8 Aug 2021
Building Successful Hybrid Teams
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You might know that I’m generally a skeptic of the hybrid mode of work. But, I’m willing to listen to well made arguments for. This conversation with HBS professor Tsedal Neeley qualifies. H/T Bas van de Haterd for the share
Issue #252 published 8 Aug 2021
Assessment tech seems to have been getting a hammering of late (mainly due to the combo of perceived bias / inaccuracy) so refreshing to two experts conduct a deeper dive on it. Excellent con conversation between Dr. Charles Handler and brainfooder Bas van de Haterd - have a listen here.
Issue #251 published 1 Aug 2021
Secrets From The Habitologist
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Tony is mixed race but everyone thinks he is white and it’s resulted in situations where he’s discovered some people’s true thoughts on racism
Fascinating premise and an opportunity to hear from an under covered perspective. Great podcast by brainfooder Joanne Lockwood
Issue #251 published 1 Aug 2021
Retail, not travel, is going to be the sector most changed by Covid-19. The pandemic has made the job more dangerous and more obviously that the workers, were always getting a raw deal. 5 minute listen, short essay is readable on its own too.
Issue #250 published 25 Jul 2021
How Do Our Kids Beat the Robots?
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Sathnam Sanghera - author of the excellent EmpireLand - changes tack here to investigate how children can compete with machines for jobs in the future. Short, insightful, optimistic listen
Issue #250 published 25 Jul 2021
Excellent interview with Mark Zuckerberg on the future direction of what may be the most unfairly maligned tech company on the planet. It’s going to be the “metaverse,” folks - a future that imagines an internet that combines physical, augmented, and virtual realities. FB will not be the only business building toward this future, so expect this to be a booming sector(s) for hiring. Listen or read, transcription is excellent.
Issue #250 published 25 Jul 2021
The use of AI in hiring is probably at the ‘trough of disillusionment’ right now, so this podcast which interviews the CEO’s of leading AI recruiting technology companies is timely. If you have an opinion on AI in recruiting, you have to listen to this. H/T to brainfooder Bas van de Haterd for the share.
Issue #249 published 18 Jul 2021
Rare interview with the CEO that shuns the limelight and is rarely in the news. 60 minutes with Google CEO, Sundar Pichai - excellent interview
Issue #249 published 18 Jul 2021
Why Is Everyone Quitting?
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Fascinating interviews with people who have become part of the ‘turnover tsunami’. Compelling qualitative data. Decent transcript too but audio is always better.
Issue #249 published 18 Jul 2021
Short mini-podcast on what your clothes say about you. We like to say it shouldn’t matter, but it always did. PS: in the era of remote, does this now shift to the camera quality, the bookshelf, the damn flags…?
Issue #248 published 11 Jul 2021
The people want more - money, flexibility, investment. We may be entering a labour market we’ve never seen before - more jobs than ever, not enough resident employees to do them, and no political will to promote immigration. Fascinating moment. Have a listen
Issue #248 published 11 Jul 2021
Incredible podcast with Jason Seiden and Crystal Miller - on leadership and loss. Have a listen
Issue #248 published 11 Jul 2021
Enchantment with Chloe Valdary
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Chole Valdary is a voice many more of us need to pay attention to. By re-orientating change around compassion rather than combat, she offers a way out of the culture wars currently consuming the discourse in the Western world. Follow her twitter and listen to her talk with Simon Sinek, here. H/T brainfooder Garry Turner for the share
Issue #247 published 4 Jul 2021
LGBTQ+ for Dummies
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Part 4 of the series by Chad and Cheese to celebrate Pride month. Worth a listen to each of these episodes here, hosted by two of the best to do it.
Issue #247 published 4 Jul 2021
The narrative of gig workers being entirely without agency is belied by this story of workers using their own apps to figure out how to get better outcomes from the platforms. H/T brainfoder Charlie Oliver for the share
Issue #247 published 4 Jul 2021
Scaling Up Recruiting
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Another interview with another business leader in a controversial brand. Matt Alder with Richard Cho, Head of Recruiting at Robinhood, the fintech platform democratising stock investments for the masses. Have a listen here
Issue #246 published 27 Jun 2021
Corporate Courage
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Basecamp CEO Jason Fried pretty much did get fried, losing a third of his employees and gaining a whole load of social opprobrium for the roll out of a ‘no politics’ rule on company communication channels. Sam Harris with the 1-2-1 interview here. If you had an opinion on this topic before, I recommend you have listen to this conversation now. H/T brainfooder Graham Thornton for the share in the fb group.
Issue #246 published 27 Jun 2021
New podcast for us here, single person format - by far the hardest way to do it - but this fellow pulls it off. Maybe it is a German accent, but it’s more likely the outstanding ideas and excellent delivery. Have a listen, on self promotion.
Issue #245 published 20 Jun 2021
As we re-enter the physical workspace it might be a good moment to think about something we might not have done for a little while - public speaking. Great interview with John Hale, a historian of oratory and a lecturer on the Art of Public Speaking.
Issue #244 published 13 Jun 2021
Issue #244 published 13 Jun 2021
The most melodious voice in recruitment interviews maybe the smartest voice in recruitment in this latest episode of Recruiting Trailblazers. One of the agencies and 3rd party folks here - great show.
Issue #243 published 6 Jun 2021
Snark Attack w/ Matt Charney
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Rarely get Matt Charney on a podcast, so when the chance comes you got to take it. Here is on Chad and Cheese (where else), talking HR tech, SHRM and Grindr. Probably should put a trigger warning on this.
Issue #243 published 6 Jun 2021
Boss Talk with Ben Horowitz
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Recording a Clubhouse conversation between a16z Cofounder Ben Horowitz and Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi. Fascinating dialogue on the difference between managing vs managing managers, impact of Covid and what we can learn from the Samurai. Great listen, so have at it here
H/T to brainfooder Bas van de Haterd for the share
Issue #242 published 30 May 2021
One of the most fascinating podcasts I’ve listened to for a long time. And topic, is time or rather, our understanding of time, how Covid-19 has disrupted it, and what this means for productivity at work. Have a listen, you won’t regret it.
Issue #242 published 30 May 2021
More on the ‘creator economy’. Not a fad folks, very clear that there is a percentage of the population who are going to make their way this way. Social networking took a while but finally its powers of distribution are creating opportunity, especially those who create opportunity for others. Have a listen folks (transcript is ok too), more than a few of us might well be on this road.
Issue #241 published 23 May 2021
There probably isn’t a more influential thinker about thinking than Daniel Kahneman. Out with a new book, so on the podcast circuit. He outlines ideas new and old here. H/T brainfooder Colin Donnery for the share in the fb group
Issue #241 published 23 May 2021
Issue #241 published 23 May 2021
Two of my favourite peeps in tech hiring talking about candidate rejections. Very promising podcast series by Mark Deubel, today with Alla Pavlova. Have a listen here
Issue #240 published 16 May 2021
The End Of Talent Acquisition?
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Joe Mullings is always worth listening to - engaging, thoughtful, fearless in staking out a position. Here’s a central theme - HR & TA will further distance as HR becomes diverted to increasing health and safety issues in the workplace…..have a listen here
Issue #240 published 16 May 2021
Issue #240 published 16 May 2021
Is the ‘creator economy’ the final form for ‘personal branding’? Interesting 8 minute conversation with two officiado’s who think it might well be, as social platforms democratises distribution, multiplies our informational choices and consequently leave us vulnerable to cult personalities who tell what is true. Have a listen
Issue #239 published 9 May 2021
Cool interview (which is actually very well transcribed also) with Ellen Wong, Director of Engineering, Calm, on how to keep the team engaged and productive despite phase shifting from on premise to remote and - potentially - back again.
Issue #239 published 9 May 2021
Katya Adler with an international cast of luminaries talking about the future of work, post pandemic. Worth a listen to hear what people other than recruiters & HR pro’s - politicians, economists and academics, from different parts of the world - think about the future of work.
Issue #238 published 2 May 2021
The Challenge of Hybrid Work
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I’m a critic of hybrid work, and this podcast probably comes as close to any as an explainer why I think this. Kudos to Patrick and Ryan for making sure it doesn’t entirely become a rant. Have a listen, here
Issue #238 published 2 May 2021
I’m sure many of us here follow either or both of Tim Ferriss and Arianna Huffington - two huge achievers who have plowed a somewhat idiosyncratic path to global success. What can we learn when we hear them talk about humility? Quite a lot I think - have a listen here
Issue #238 published 2 May 2021
Issue #238 published 2 May 2021
Pitstop #9 with Ivan Raykov
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‘Employer Branding as a Performance Marketer’ - that’s how Ivan Raykov, Global Online Marketing Specialist at Booking.com describes himself. He doesn’t let himself down in this super interview with Jelmer Koppelmans at Roadtrip. Super smart, practical stuff - important for anyone who cares about EB and Recruitment Marketing. Have a listen here
PS: Dutch intro but English language interview
Issue #237 published 23 Apr 2021
Inclusive AF w/ Jackye
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What do you get when you put invite Jackye Clayton onto the Chad n Cheese? Plenty of sizzling chat that’s what. Superb conversation between 3 great pro’s in the business. Must listen folks
Issue #237 published 23 Apr 2021
Two of my favourite people in the industry - Carolyn Martin and Elena Valentine - together in a fantastic interview on how to ‘lean into the suck’ when telling your the story of your employer. Must listen for EB / TA types
Issue #237 published 23 Apr 2021
Great to see brainfooder Mervyn Dinnen on the hotseat, especially talking about a topic which we all need to know more about, yet it feels under discussed and represented. It’s about internal mobility folks - have a listen here
Issue #236 published 18 Apr 2021
No secret to anyone that Josh Bersin is perhaps the preeminent synthesiser of our industry, weaving together seemingly disparate strands to create a cohesive narrative of what the future might look like. Haven’t had the chance of listening to this podcast yet, but I’m going to, and - I bet - so are you.
Issue #236 published 18 Apr 2021
Issue #236 published 18 Apr 2021
Ad Cookies Facing the Crunch
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We intuitively cheer on the end of ad tracking, but have we thought what the Internet might look like without it? The end of many free online services (funded by ad revenue), the mass blasting of ads-to-everybody as targeting disappears, or new ways to track preferences (i/e FLoC). Internet is about going to get worse folks - and highly relevant to use in recruitment and recruitment advertising. Easy listening from the Beeb here
Issue #235 published 11 Apr 2021
Cool podcast series from Rocki Howard, this week interviewing brainfooder Akbar Karenga, Head of Talent at Storyblok. Thoughtful exchange between two people with passion and purpose. Have a listen here
Issue #235 published 11 Apr 2021
Is this the No1 recruiting podcast Down Under? I suspect it is, a weekly regular with super guests and great conversation each time. This week, it is Catherine Fox, talking gender equality in the workplace. Have a listen here
Issue #234 published 4 Apr 2021
Issue #234 published 4 Apr 2021
Great new podcast series from brainfooder Mark Deubel, who this week speaks with fellow sourcing luminaries Mark Lundberg and Dov Zavadskis. How do you reach out effectively to the highly skilled, in demand? With async video messaging of course.
Issue #233 published 28 Mar 2021
Ep 338: Future Brainfood
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Honoured to be back on Matt Alder‘s Recruiting Future podcast. Matt’s consistency and longevity was a huge inspiration for this newsletter, back before it was even called 'Recruiting Brainfood’. Subscribe to his podcast folks, and listen to our chat here
Issue #232 published 21 Mar 2021
Issue #232 published 21 Mar 2021
Ep78 Patagonia CHRO, Dean Carter
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Got to say, I think Lars Schmidt is beating all comers at the moment with his outstanding guest selection and fantastic 1-2-1 conversations. Here he is with Patagonia CHRO, Dean Carter.
Issue #231 published 15 Mar 2021
Glad to see more members start podcasts and video series. Haters need to get use to the fact that we have a right to our voice and it’s a great thing to able to tell the world about it. Check out the big list here. If you want to add a podcast to this list, access the google sheet here and add to the bottom of the spreadsheet
Issue #231 published 15 Mar 2021
Issue #230 published 7 Mar 2021
Really interesting interview between Dave Bailey and Rebecca Kelly, CEO of VenueScanner. Lots of things to learn here - why companies need a Chief of Staff, what to look for when hiring for one, and how VenueScanner pivoted with the collapse of the events scene. Really outstanding podcast - have a listen here
Issue #229 published 28 Feb 2021
Great series by Fast Company chronicling the changing landscape of the world of world. This week, it is on the intersection of DE&I vs Culture Fit. Have a listen folks. H/T brainfooder Donna Svei for the share
Issue #229 published 28 Feb 2021
Jobs for Australia, part of Roy Baladi’s amazing initiative Jobs for Humanity, was one of the clear success stories of community action in response to Covid-19 last year. This week our fave Aussie podcasters interview two of the key figures Jo McCatty & Sandra Lim. Have a listen
Issue #229 published 28 Feb 2021
Interesting angle by McKinsey on the future of the middle manager. Does the shift the remote eliminate this tier and if so, how would this be a problem? Blog post or audio, whatever suits your flavour.
Issue #228 published 21 Feb 2021
Issue #228 published 21 Feb 2021
Extraordinary interview between Lisa Gill and Nand Kishore Chaudhary - the founder of founder of Jaipur Rugs, a company employing 40,000 weavers in 600 villages selling beautiful home made artisanal carpets in 40 countries. Must listen for anyone who cares about social justice, company culture and the future of work
Issue #227 published 14 Feb 2021
What is the future of recruiters in a world where AI does a lot of the work? Optimistic notes from pragmatic entrepreneurs here - great conversation to drop into - have a listen here
Issue #227 published 14 Feb 2021
I agree with Azeem - Ping An is the most interesting company you’ve never heard of. How exactly does an insurance company transform itself into a tech platform? Through a unique and iconoclastic approach to company culture.
Issue #227 published 14 Feb 2021
Adding HR Data to SEC Filings
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The requirement for human capital data to be part of the SEC filing in the US is a big deal. You think D&I wasn’t important, this ruling escalates it to C-level priority. Brainfooders Andrew Gadomski and Jason Roberts on the call. Have a listen here
Issue #226 published 7 Feb 2021
In many respects, talent assessment in elite sports is way ahead of the corporate world. Brainfood favourite Matt Alder talks to Eric Castien and Andries Van der Leij from Brainsfirst about it here. H/T to brainfooder Bas van de Haterd for the share in the fb group
Issue #226 published 7 Feb 2021
Any other year - or any other timeline should I say, as we seemed to have branched off into an alternative universe sometime in the past few years - IR35 would probably be the biggest news in UK recruiting. For uninitiated, a major update on this ruling which will be properly enforced in April this year, will have huge impact for the UK contractor population. Brainfooder and REC chief exec Neil Carberry interviews Martin Jackson, Head of Employment Taxes & Training, Croner Taxwise Limited. Have a listen here
Issue #225 published 31 Jan 2021
Will Clubhouse render the podcast redundant? Probably not, but I do see it being a major player in the audio space, as the audience participation feature is killer. Might start to include some decent rooms in this spreadsheet. In the meantime, you can check out the list here. If you want to add a podcast to this list, access the google sheet here and add to the bottom of the spreadsheet
Issue #225 published 31 Jan 2021
Brené Brown and Simon Sinek are two of the most admired people in the brainfood community. I confess I know little about either one, so this podcast interview was a two birds, one stone experience for me. Have a listen here. H/T to brainfooder Sukanya Patel for the share
Issue #224 published 24 Jan 2021
Issue #224 published 24 Jan 2021
Always great to hear Laurie Ruettimann and Lars Schmidt. Getting them together? Even better. This one might be of particular interest to brainfooders who are currently writing a book (I know you are!) as both of these authors talk about the writing process for the new tomes they have out. Have a listen here
Issue #223 published 17 Jan 2021
Jackye Clayton and Katee van Horn are great conversationalists and I for one am delighted to see this podcast series begin a regular beat. Tune in if you want to hear smart people talk about inclusion.
Issue #223 published 17 Jan 2021
So many might have realised that Brainfood is essentially a passion project, but one which has ended up being a viable business for one person to run. This is great panel discussion for people who want to know more about the ‘passion economy’ - Li Jin from Andreesen Horowitz with Sam Yam, co-founder of Patreon.
Issue #223 published 17 Jan 2021
Issue #223 published 17 Jan 2021
Issue #222 published 10 Jan 2021
2021 Predictions
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Confession: I haven’t had time to listen to this yet, but seeing as it is Chad and Cheese - with special guest brainfooder Tim Sackett - you should know what to expect. Forecast for 2021 folks - have a listen here.
Issue #221 published 3 Jan 2021
How to Vaccinate the World
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The light at the end of the Covid tunnel is the successful trials of multiple vaccines which are now being rolled out to the global population. The key adjective is global - nobody is safe until everybody is safe. Bill Gates on a BBC podcast on the logistical challenge of doing it - 30 minutes good listen.
Issue #221 published 3 Jan 2021
Issue #221 published 3 Jan 2021
Hard to get Mitch Sullivan on the podcast. It’s usually worth it when someone manages it. H/T brainfooder Marcus Edwardes on this excellent interview with the man himself - on copy writing and securing consistent engagement on your LinkedIn posts.
Issue #219 published 20 Dec 2020
Smart questions and smarter answers in this podcast from brainfooder Graham Thornton. How do you know when someone is ‘hire ready?’ Maybe the main challenge in hiring the highly skilled, in-demand. H/Y brainfooder Bas van de Haterd for the share in the fb.
Issue #219 published 20 Dec 2020
So I am going to put myself to the task of making sure each of these podcasts is still alive and going; I suspect many aren’t so expect a cleaned up list in the new year when we push this out to the community again. If you want to add a podcast to this list, access the google sheet here and add to the bottom of the spreadsheet (permissions have to be reset so anyone should now be able to do this)
Issue #219 published 20 Dec 2020
Departure from the normal recruiting related pods, this is one where engineering managers discuss ‘skip level’ meetings - literally meetings where they 'skip’ the levels and interact with staff who are often several rungs below them in the org chart. Kind of like boss-on-the-shop-floor vibe. It’s pretty cool listen
Issue #218 published 13 Dec 2020
Does Advertising Actually Work?
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Relevant podcast from a relevant series, the answer on this listen is going to be ‘no’. However nuance is required whenever you talk brand building because attribution is never straightforward. H/T brainfooder John Vlastelica for the share in the fb group - and be sure to follow the comments in the thread here, especially brainfooder Rene Bolier’s excellent responses
Issue #218 published 13 Dec 2020
Hamlet Was Wrong
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Fun podcast with Malcolm Gladwell, who speaks with the staff he has hired, seemingly, and mostly, on whimsical impulse. Is Gladwell right to deny the value of recruitment due diligence? Does it, in the end, all come down to chemistry, gut feel or even random chance? Life as a hiring nihilist. Have a listen
Issue #218 published 13 Dec 2020
Issue #218 published 13 Dec 2020
From Prison To Tech Giant
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Two more of my favourite people talking with each other - it’s Shelley Winner and Theo Smith, talking DE&I, and particularly on Shelley’s personal story and her current advocacy for the formerly incarcerated. Must listen folks.
Issue #217 published 6 Dec 2020
The Big Slack-quisition
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Big news in the M&A game was Salesforces acquisition of Slack this week. Who better than Chad and Cheese to tell us all the about it? Still the No1 podcast for industry news and analysis.
Issue #217 published 6 Dec 2020
Great interview from, Matt Alder with Atlassian’s Tami Rosen about the future of distributed workforces. Have a listen here
Issue #216 published 29 Nov 2020
Issue #216 published 29 Nov 2020
Super podcast from staunch Facebook critic Azeem Azhar who interviews Facebook’s Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer on what fb has built, what it is doing to combat misinformation and what the roadmap of the future looks like.
Issue #215 published 23 Nov 2020
Coda Cofounder & CEO Shishir Mehrotra on the “Big pond, small pond” approach to career development, what he looks for in his people executives, remote/distributed work and rethinking performance and growth measures. Have a listen here
Issue #215 published 23 Nov 2020
Issue #215 published 23 Nov 2020
Great podcast episode from all time great podcast, this gem explains the productivity costs that come from having noise pollution in your work environment. The fascinating science will have you jumping onto Amazon for the nearest noise cancelling headphones. H/T to brainfooder Bas van de Haterd for the share in the fb group
Issue #214 published 16 Nov 2020
Issue #214 published 16 Nov 2020
The Distributed Future Of Work
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Great interview by Matt Alder who speaks with Atlassian CPO Tami Rosen about the future of distributed workforces. Have a listen here
Issue #213 published 9 Nov 2020
Issue #213 published 9 Nov 2020
Issue #212 published 2 Nov 2020
Not all D&I issues get the same bandwidth, so the topic of Indian caste bias, transplanted into the US, is a fascinating one to learn about. Has anyone seen / experienced this directly or indirectly? Let me know by reply to this email, could be a Brainfood Live on this.
Issue #211 published 26 Oct 2020
It’s still a great resource but I think this Big List needs an update for 2021. If you run a podcast and want to add it this list, access the google sheet here and add to the bottom of the spreadsheet
Issue #211 published 26 Oct 2020
The bold move by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, to declare his company a politics free zone, sparked a conversation which is still ongoing throughout the industry. Timely then for brainfooder Lars Schmidt to get hold of company CPO for add perspective from the inside out. Incidentally, 5% of staff have accepted the offer of severance, whilst Armstrong follows up his initial announcement with further update here. All links worth a click folks
Issue #209 published 11 Oct 2020
Didn’t realise Josh Bersin had a podcast. It’s a one person monologue (hardest format imo), and he’s talking society, ecology, culture. It’s great - check it out.
Issue #208 published 4 Oct 2020
William Tincup has a really nice voice for radio. I’m serious. Have a listen to this. Wish I had a such nice sounding voice. Good job he also generally speaks sense about recruiting too.
Issue #208 published 4 Oct 2020
On the Frontline with the NHS
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In his 300th anniversary episode (300!), Matt Alder interviews to Nicola McQueen, CEO of NHS Professionals, about recruiting on the frontline of the pandemic.
Issue #208 published 4 Oct 2020
Issue #207 published 27 Sep 2020
I had the considerable pleasure of speaking with brainfooder Andy Foote on his outstanding podcast interview series, Foote Notes. We’re talking immigration, takeaway food, useless skills and stupid youth. Have a listen here
Issue #206 published 20 Sep 2020
Issue #206 published 20 Sep 2020
Dan Price - the tech CEO who cut his own salary to $70,000 - and then rolled out that number as the $70K minimum wage for all workers at his company, Gravity Payments - joins Andrew Yang to talk future economy. It’s a great talk between two people who have walked that talk in recent times. Have a listen here.
Issue #205 published 13 Sep 2020
Issue #205 published 13 Sep 2020
Two of my favourite people in conversation about a critically important challenge. David Green interviews Torin Ellis for My HR Future podcast - have a listen here
Issue #204 published 6 Sep 2020
Excited to see my buddy Lars Schmidt relaunch his already excellent podcast series, this time with a new name and a new brand. Conversation quality remains top notch.
Issue #204 published 6 Sep 2020
The awesome Christina Robinson is launching a podcast and I was honoured to be guest on Ep1. Haven’t heard this back yet, but I think we talk brainfood, marathon and tribune - so if you’re interested in background on these projects, this is as a good a source as any.
Issue #204 published 6 Sep 2020
Super interesting circumstance and great transparency by Proactive Talent to share the story of their decision to stick. Two important topics overlap here - socially responsible behaviour and how to contest accusations of transgressing them. Have a listen here
Issue #203 published 30 Aug 2020
Emotional Intelligence
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Great to see (hear?) more recruiting podcasts coming from Down Under. Brainfooder Ez Kahn launches Not Another Recruitment Podcast with the outstanding Ep1 on Emotional Intelligence
Issue #203 published 30 Aug 2020
Malcolm Gladwell is great when he talks recruiting, which he does more than you might imagine. If you listen to one podcast this week, listen to this. H/T Bas van de Haterd for the share in the fb group
Issue #202 published 23 Aug 2020
Culture First with Damon Klotz
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Two brainfood favourites having a conversation on workplace culture seems like a great premise for a podcast to me. Great to hear Damon Klotz and Laurie Ruettimann shoot the breeze in this 30 min chat
Issue #202 published 23 Aug 2020
GPT-3, Beyond The Hype
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This is a pretty cool podcast series from Andreesen Horowitz - smart chat packed into 16 minutes of snappy chat. This week, everyone’s favourite AI language model, GPT-3
Issue #201 published 16 Aug 2020
Defund HR
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Strong commentary from Laurie Ruettimann on the true function of HR and why we might need to entirely deconstruct it, starting with its budget. Have a listen folks.
Issue #201 published 16 Aug 2020
Google vs LinkedIn
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Irina Shamaeva first brought Google’s ‘people cards’ to my attention in the fb group; our favourite podcasting duo cover this initiative in this week’s Chad and Cheese. Original blog from Google here.
Issue #201 published 16 Aug 2020
Issue #201 published 16 Aug 2020
Issue #200 published 9 Aug 2020
As unemployment support payments begin to end, there has never been a more timely moment to remind ourselves for the argument for Universal and Unconditional Basic Income. Andrew Yang has become the face behind the idea, so good job he has a podcast in which he bangs on (entertainingly) about it. Have listen here
Issue #199 published 2 Aug 2020
Reid Hoffman on ‘blitz scaling’ - and how relevant this hyper growth approach is in the post Covid era. It’s an excellent wide ranging interview on the topics of the day - have a listen here
Issue #199 published 2 Aug 2020
Issue #199 published 2 Aug 2020
Issue #198 published 26 Jul 2020
Issue #197 published 19 Jul 2020
Always got time for Allyn Bailey. Always got time for Kyle Lagunas. So when these two get together to talk Talent Ops, I’m going to tune in. First episode of what looks like an excellent series on Talent Ops as a function. Have a listen, here
Issue #196 published 12 Jul 2020
A little bit of an exaggeration and really needs to be heard in context, but yeah I think I did say this in the 50th episode of TAPOD’s awesome podcast.
Issue #196 published 12 Jul 2020
Black Hiring Matters
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I mean it in the intro - this is the best, especially for breaking news in our industry. Have a listen here, and make sure to subscribe or follow for more.
Issue #195 published 5 Jul 2020
Insightful podcast on company culture, especially interesting on the use of foundational model upon which to base your understanding of that culture.
Issue #195 published 5 Jul 2020
Latest in a new series of interviews hosted by the brilliant Jo Lockwood. Powerful yet nuanced conversation with Gamal Turawa on race, sexuality & gender. Have a listen, here
Issue #195 published 5 Jul 2020
Cool pod coming out of Canada hosted by brainfooders Serge Boudreau and Shelley Billinghurst. Love the chemistry these two have with each other, and the guests they invite on the show…including me. Have a listen here.
Issue #194 published 28 Jun 2020
Consistent delivery of elite performance, culminating in this years unprecedented Premier League campaign, has already made Klopp a guaranteed management case study. Have a listen of what 4 psycho analysts have to say, here
Issue #194 published 28 Jun 2020
The Unbundling of Jobs
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I had the considerable honour of guesting on this excellent podcast series from Rob Stevenson. 30 minutes of quality chat on the future of work, mostly coming from Rob. Have a listen here
Issue #193 published 21 Jun 2020
Bit out of date this and ready for a refresh. If you want to add your podcast to this list, access the google sheet here and add to the bottom of the spreadsheet - this thing is going to get a relaunch!
Issue #193 published 21 Jun 2020
Azeem Azhar is doing some excellent interviews on this podcast. This one with Dr. Christina Colclough is a fascinating discussion on how to empower employees in the digitally-enabled workplace. H/T to brainfooder Catia Sousa for the share
Issue #192 published 14 Jun 2020
Freakonomics is a must subscribe podcast, super interesting topics, expertly crafted conversations, which are often directly relevant to brainfood. This one on criminal records, background, checks and UBI is especially relevant. H/T to brainfooder Bas van de Haterd for the share
Issue #192 published 14 Jun 2020
Ep 269: Find Your Voice
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I’m increasingly becoming interested in the technical aspects of AV. This podcast from the consistently excellent Recruiting Future podcast features internationally renowned voice coach Caroline Goyder on how to use your voice. It’s a mandatory listen.
Issue #190 published 31 May 2020
If read this newsletter you know that I’m #YangGang all the way. His improbably journey arguably started with his appearance on Sam Harris Making Sense podcast in 2018. Andrew Yang, now with his own pod, returns the favour here. As you can expect, its all about UBI
Issue #190 published 31 May 2020
Issue #190 published 31 May 2020
Labels we use to categorize people affect not just who they are now, but who they’ll be in the future. Fascinating podcast, which emerged from a thread about the legitimacy of horoscopes as an assessment tool. H/T John Vlastelica for the share in the fb group
Issue #189 published 24 May 2020
Great series by brainfooder Theo Smith. This week it is Bill Boorman talking the place of neurodiversity in d&I and tech. It’s great chat with two of the genuine good guys in the game.
Issue #188 published 17 May 2020
How equal are we, really? And if we’re not that equal, what does that mean for both raising kids and HR best practices? Really important questions asked in this excellent podcast by Ted Bauer
Issue #188 published 17 May 2020
How Do You Reopen a Country?
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A question we’re all beginning to ask right now, as restrictions begin to be lifted and thoughts go to exit strategy from lockdown. Excellent and accessible podcast on what options we have. (NBL: gets really interesting towards the latter half of the show)
Issue #187 published 10 May 2020
Two of my favourite people, having a conversation about people and HR. It’s Lars Schmidt and Laurie Ruettimann. Have a listen here
Issue #186 published 3 May 2020
The Experience Designers
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This is a really good interview by Steve Usher with Eunice Clement-Tweedie, the Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition at LEGO. Great audio quality, along with great chat. Have a listen here
Issue #186 published 3 May 2020
Adam Grant and Kara Swisher talking how work will change during the COVID-19 quarantine? Count me in. H/T Matt Best for the share in the fb group
Issue #186 published 3 May 2020
AirSource One [Podcast]
PODCAST
There are some really good recruiting podcasts coming out right now. OH subscribers Katharine Robinson and Andy Mountney might have one of the most promising. Delighted to guest on this one, along with Kasia Borowciz, Leela Srinivasan and Shane McCusker. Have a listen folks
Issue #36 published 23 Apr 2020
Does Salary Matter?
PODCAST
James Ellis does something which is really hard to do - a one man monologue style podcast. Really, it’s only folks like Bill Burr who can get away with this. James can though, because he knows his topic (Employer Branding) and is a natural communicator. Give it a listen, here
Issue #158 published 23 Apr 2020
Great to hear two brainfooders talk about a topic we all care about - company culture. Damon Klotz and George LaRoque have at it in this entertaining and insightful interview.
Issue #158 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #158 published 23 Apr 2020
Be Afraid ... Be Very Afraid
PODCAST
It’s Halloween weekend so inevitably Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash have a superb special to celebrate the occasion. Great fun, and in case you somehow didn’t know already, the best recruiting podcast for keeping up with industry news.
Issue #107 published 23 Apr 2020
My old boss Azeem Azhar, going back to his journalistic roots with this excellent series. Podcast guests can’t get much bigger than this. -it’s Reid Hoffman talking culture, politics & the future of work. Must listen folks.
Issue #107 published 23 Apr 2020
How the Internet Happened
PODCAST
Brian McCullough chronicling the history of the Internet. 50 minutes of fascinating storytelling on the innovation that we probably won’t appreciate until we’re gone. Have a listen here
Issue #159 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #159 published 23 Apr 2020
Why We Need A Sleep Revolution
PODCAST
Fascinating interview with Matthew Walker on the impact of sleep deprivation and why we desperately need a sleep revolution.
Issue #71 published 23 Apr 2020
Ep 116: Workplace By Facebook
PODCAST
Is it fair to say Matt Alder gets the best guests? I think it is. Here here is with Monica Adractas, Global Director of Workplace by Facebook about the changing nature of employee engagement
Issue #66 published 23 Apr 2020
More on networking, this time from Adam Grant who interviews a number of guests to get their tips on how to a better networker. Useful, easy listening for the weekend - check it out here
Issue #129 published 23 Apr 2020
Matt Alder from his hospital bed talks to Amy Schultz, Director of Talent Acquisition at LinkedIn, about LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends Report 2020, featured in brainfood issue 172. Must listen, so do it here
Issue #174 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #174 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #138 published 23 Apr 2020
Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman do the best ‘industry this week’ podcast for the people business. It’s hard to stay consistently relevant, but these two heroes have got it down to a very fine art. Must listen folks
Issue #113 published 23 Apr 2020
Value through Vulnerability
PODCAST
I had the honour of being a guest on Garry Turner’s brilliant ’Value through Vulnerability’ podcast last month. We end up talking about community, exclusion, 9/11, the gendered nature of online trolling…and some recruitment. Have a listen here
Issue #113 published 23 Apr 2020
More great audio content from Chad Sowash and Joel Cheeseman. The Chad & Cheese Podcast is a whirlwind tour of the recruitment landscape - fantastic journalism from two guys who could be pro’s at it.
Issue #61 published 23 Apr 2020
Zuckerberg: The Recode interview
PODCAST
Mark Zuckerberg rarely gives interviews. Lets listen to it when he does. Excellent 1-2-1 with Kara Swisher at Recode, who must be providing one of the best tech orientate podcasts around. Hear it, here.
Issue #93 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #176 published 23 Apr 2020
This is a great podcast idea - Mark Kelly interviews people and asks them what they know. Bill Boorman is on this week - candid, honest and inspiring journey. Worth 20 minutes of your time folks
Issue #43 published 23 Apr 2020
There’s been a surge of recruiting / HR related podcasts over the past year, as the competition for audience intensifies. If you’re considering launching one (who isn’t? I certainly am), then you may be interested in this piece of research from our buddies at Chartable. Big takeway: podcast hosting is a fragmented market.
Issue #105 published 23 Apr 2020
Long time brainfooder James Ellis runs a superbly quirkly one man podcast, called ‘The Talent Cast’. It’s a great listen for anyone interested in employer branding. James also writes some excellent long form blog post on the topic. Needless to say, he’s a fellow you should follow.
Issue #62 published 23 Apr 2020
My buddy Lars Schmidt is on a roll with another superb interview podcast on his still very new show, 21st Century HR. This week, it’s VaynerMedia Chief Heart Officer Claude Silver shares her journey from PR to HR and why leading with empathy drives her. It’s another great listen.
Issue #151 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #151 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #136 published 23 Apr 2020
Skill vs Will with Torin Ellis
PODCAST
Great to see ‘foodie James Ellis experimenting with this podcast format - this time with an interview with the inestimable Torin Ellis. Great listen with two pro’s on top of their game
Issue #136 published 23 Apr 2020
My friend Jorgen Sundberg has an excellent employer branding podcast, which I’ve shamefully just rediscovered. Listen to Philips Global Head of Employer Branding Lisa Chartier on how to build a brand from scratch.
Issue #76 published 23 Apr 2020
Expanding my listening a bit of the podcast scene. Check out this Knowledge @ Wharton piece which shows that loneliness in the workplace isn’t just damaging to mental health; it can also lower job performance.
Issue #76 published 23 Apr 2020
Why Most Recruiters Are Lazy
PODCAST
Laurie Ruettiman is a natural interviewer. Tim Sackett is a natural interviewee, so this, naturally, is a great interview. Check out Laurie’s new mission #LetsFixWork and Tim’s always awesome blog, The Tim Sackett Project.
Issue #80 published 23 Apr 2020
This is a cool podcast series which I’ve belated discovered. Neuroscientist Daniel Glaser attempts to unpick what the brain does – and doesn’t do – when we read words. Super relevant for us in the people business as we send words people don’t read all the time.
Issue #80 published 23 Apr 2020
Is this the best recruiting podcast on the web? It’s OH subscriber Matt Alder, taking it upon himself to interview the luminaries of recruiting who have a story to tell. This week it is William Uranga, Strategic Head of Resourcing at GoDaddy.
Issue #29 published 23 Apr 2020
Matt Alder is back with another superb episode of the recruiting futures podcast. This time, he’s with one of our faves Audra Knight from Tenable, talking the importance of content led recruitment marketing.
Issue #59 published 23 Apr 2020
It’s Lars Schmidt again, this time with a fabulous interview with Bryan Power, Head of People at local resident social network, Nextdoor. Have a listen here
Issue #180 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #180 published 23 Apr 2020
LinkedIn's Global Talent Trends
PODCAST
Matt Alder has been racking up some seriously impressive guests of late. Here he is with Mark Lobosco, VP Talent Solutions at LinkedIn about LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends Report. You might as well listen to the next one also - it’s with Bruce Daisley, VP of EMEA at Twitter. Have a listen here and here
Issue #124 published 23 Apr 2020
I had the considerable honour of guesting on Laurie Ruettimann’s superb podcast, Let’s Fix Work. So glad Laurie is back producing content - she is a natural communicator, and great interviewer. Had a blast with this - we’re talking relationships, ownership, business and the rest. Have a listen here.
Issue #121 published 23 Apr 2020
Damon Klotz is putting together an outstanding list of guests for the Culture Amp podcast. In this episode, we are talking with Claude Silver on the nature of ‘soft’ skills. Have a listen here
Issue #175 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #175 published 23 Apr 2020
Who knew that Jason Averbook had a podcast? I didn’t, but now I do. Love this project - daily chat, 30 minutes every day. With Bill Boorman. It’s a great shoot-the-breeze with two big brains in the industry. Cool format too - might be something we do with here - a brainfood call in show?
Issue #96 published 23 Apr 2020
He’s back - Matt Alder again nailing it with another outstanding guest on Recruiting Futures. Here he is with Shane Snow talking business storytelling and “Dream Teams”. Have a listen here.
Issue #96 published 23 Apr 2020
Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman are as relentless as they are quality. Best podcasting duo in recruiting around, especially for breaking tech news. Have a listen folks.
Issue #100 published 23 Apr 2020
Understanding Unconscious Bias
PODCAST
Unconscious bias - we’re hard wired for it. Matt Alder with Howard Ross on why this is a problem and what we can do about it. Great listen, as usual
Issue #100 published 23 Apr 2020
Great to see more great podcasts coming from different parts of the world. TaPod by Craig Watson and Lauren Sharp is an incisive and witty pod by two pro’s on the Aussie scene. Ep7 with brainfood favourite Rich Lewis-Jones is a blast. Have at it, here
Issue #156 published 23 Apr 2020
A ‘state masquerading as a merchant’, the East India Company is to date the most biggest company by market cap and the model of predatory capitalism we all need to be aware of. All too relevant history, so much listen here
Issue #156 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #156 published 23 Apr 2020
I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Rainey at HR Leaders podcast last week. Great chat on content, inbound marketing, recruitment agencies, procurement and not finishing your story. 30 minute chat - have a listen here.
Issue #118 published 23 Apr 2020
My buddy Jim Stroud does a one person podcast, invariably taking a thought provoking angle of interesting topics. This time, it’s 10 minutes on prison labour specifically – training artificial intelligence algorithms. Brainfood for sure, from a unique voice in the recruitment industry. Have a listen here
Issue #132 published 23 Apr 2020
Fascinating 1 hour long podcast on the what the government position is on the use of AI in Assessments. The tension been what is accurate vs what is right is the conflict we will see everywhere with AI. Recruitment will be in the front, so give this a listen. H/T to ‘foodie Bas van de Haterd for the share
Issue #132 published 23 Apr 2020
AI Explained
PODCAST
I’ve been very impressed by some of the things Rob McCargow, has being saying about AI recently. Here he is with Matt Alder on Recruiting Future Podcast talking about the business implications of Artificial Intelligence. Most listen folks.
Issue #81 published 23 Apr 2020
HR's Most Dangerous Podcast
PODCAST
Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman run one of the best - if not the best podcast in recruiting. It’s certainly the most fun. I was honoured to guest on it this week. Listen in as we talk WorkShape.io, Microsoft, Brainfood, Google, Indeed and the future of the Internet.
Issue #120 published 23 Apr 2020
Matt Alder is back with another excellent podcast on the changing conditions in recruiting driven by data. Kyle Lagunas from IDC guests. Have a listen folks, it’s brainfood alright.
Issue #37 published 23 Apr 2020
Great to see Culture Amp - in particular long time brainfooder Damon Klotz - get into the podcast game. Great interview here with psychologist and author Esther Perel.
Issue #166 published 23 Apr 2020
I was honoured to guest on this new podcast by our buddies at SmartDreamers, Inside Recruitment Marketing. Some history on brainfood, some tips on recruitment marketing and thoughts on the future of work, content and audience building. Have a listen here
Issue #166 published 23 Apr 2020
Lars Schmidt is back on it again, with another superb interview, with international HR leaders. This week, its Mozilla Chief People Officer Michael DeAngelo. It’s a great listen.
Issue #166 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #166 published 23 Apr 2020
Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman interviewed Bogomol Balkansky - Product lead on Google Hire at the recent TATech Labs event in Dublin. Primary source with movers and shakers in the industry.
Issue #77 published 23 Apr 2020
Jorgen Sundberg has been doing a great employer branding podcast for some time now. This week was a great example of what you’ll get - have a listen here
Issue #177 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #177 published 23 Apr 2020
Will Staney and William Tincup are two people who are generally worth listening two. Here they are together in a digestible 10 minute interview on the future of TA. Have a listen here
Issue #171 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #171 published 23 Apr 2020
James Ellis does a one man podcast called ‘The Talent Cast’. Wit and wisdom in equal measure on how to assess future talent. Worth 20 minutes of your time folks.
Issue #69 published 23 Apr 2020
James Ellis makes a simple, obvious and correct observation - it’s application mechanism itself that is the problem. Monologues aren’t easy to do on podcast - give this a listen folks - I think James does a great job.
Issue #42 published 23 Apr 2020
This is a very good podcast from Chad Sowash and Joel Cheeseman. Topic of the day is naturally Google Hire vs Indeed’s response. It’s a decent commitment at 40 minutes long, but a worth a listen folks.
Issue #42 published 23 Apr 2020
Matt Alder’s Recruiting Future’s podcast might be the best one of the landscape right now. This interview with Scott Wintrip is outstanding - candidate gravity, enriching talent flow, process over tooling. Worth 20 minutes of your time folks.
Issue #42 published 23 Apr 2020
I had the honour of guesting on Talent Culture’s #WorkTrends podcast. What can I say? Meghan M Biro is a great interviewer. We covered brainfood, future of work, Brexit and algorithmic decision making. And all in 20 minutes, have a listen here
Issue #162 published 23 Apr 2020
Laetitia Vitaud, author of “Du Labeur à l’ouvrage (From Labour to Work) has been a favourite of brainfood for some time and I’ve been waiting for her appearance on Exponential View podcast. It doesn’t disappoint - must listen for anyone interested in the future of the work.
Issue #162 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #162 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #145 published 23 Apr 2020
New project folks, and a new big list. Kind of a development on a LinkedIn article I wrote 6 months ago, now it is an open spreadsheet for all of us to share / add to and use. If you listen to a great recruiting / HR podcast, and don’t see it on the list - add it to the bottom. If you host a podcast and don’t see it on the list - add it to the bottom. 45 from me - can we get to 100?
Issue #137 published 23 Apr 2020
iCIMS Throat-Punches Indeed
PODCAST
Lots been happening in the HR tech scene this week - not least Jobvite’s stunning triple purchase of Rolepoint, Canva and Talemetry - so there’s no better source for intel, gossip and opinion than the Chad and Cheese show. It’s best around - have a listen here.
Issue #123 published 23 Apr 2020
Jobvite CEO Dan Finnigan
PODCAST
Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman speak with Jobvite CEO Dan Finnigan on Jobvite’s triple hit acquisitions of Canvas, Talemetry and Rolepoint and the future of recruiting software. Excellent interview by two of the best to do it. Have a listen here.
Issue #128 published 23 Apr 2020
Email is Dead. Long Live Email!
PODCAST
This is a brilliant new podcast from Mary Ellen Slayter and Lee Price. And I’m not saying this because I’m in it. Listen to the production value, the guest quality and repartee between hosts. Have a listen here (and if you agree with me that these two know how to put a podcast together, give them a call - they’re in business in helping you do the same)
Issue #128 published 23 Apr 2020
After what appear to something of a hiatus, Matt Alder returns in style with an excellent interview with the marvellous Anna Ott, now with UNLEASH Group. Catch both of these two in person in a few weeks at March 20th-21st London event.
Issue #72 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #164 published 23 Apr 2020
Airsource are back with an interview highlights podcast on the recent Sourcecon Budapest event. 20 minutes, plenty of useful nuggets of sourcing intelligence from Katharine Robinson and Andy Mountney
Issue #89 published 23 Apr 2020
Ep 134: Cognitive Recruiting
PODCAST
Brainfood favourite Matt Alder talks to Kevin Blair, Global VP of Talent Acquisition at IBM about their implementation of Cognitive Recruiting using Watson technology. Must listen folks - if anyone is going to do ‘AI in recruiting’, it’s IBM
Issue #89 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #89 published 23 Apr 2020
Will AI Kill Development?
PODCAST
Fascinating BBC interview with Professor Ian Goldin, Kai-Fu Li and others investigating how automation and AI might become a roadblock to the ‘low labour cost’ development path followed by Asian Tigers - 'premature de-industrialisation’. H/T 'foodie Colin McNicol for the share
Issue #131 published 23 Apr 2020
I am delighted this podcast is back. My buddy Katharine Robinson is not only hyper credible show host, but also has the most fabulous voice for audio. She’s teaming up with long time ‘foodie Mark Lundgren, and they are interviewing SourceCon 2019 Grandmaster, Iker Jusue for this show. Have a listen, here
Issue #131 published 23 Apr 2020
Will AI Make Thinking Obsolete?
PODCAST
Professor Michael Sandel debates AI and decision-making at the London School of Economics. Is the inevitable end game of AI the delegation of thinking to the machines? Great listen from the Beeb
Issue #153 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #153 published 23 Apr 2020
Lars Schmidt is back again, with another top class practitoner interview. This time its Eventbrite CHRO David Hanrahan who shares his career journey, hypergrowth scaling lessons from Twitter, and HR’s role in leading the conversation on mental health. Top class stuff. Have a listen here
Issue #165 published 23 Apr 2020
Prisoners, Vagrants, Vagabonds & Albert Einstein: Ep 7: Chris Wray - Superhero at Sainsbury's
PODCAST
Great series by brainfooder Theo Smith - a podcast dedicated to the neurodiverse at work. Super interview with Chris Wray, Head of Strategy at Sainsbury’s. Have a listen here.
Issue #165 published 23 Apr 2020
Another interesting new podcast series, this time coming out of Berlin. Host Steven Gilmore talks with Anna Ott on company and culture. Steven’s right - Anna has some great anecdotes. Great listen so have a go, here
Issue #165 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #165 published 23 Apr 2020
George LaRocque shares his thoughts on how and why you might want to work with HR & Recruiting influencers. Excellent 40 minute presentation, a must listen for tech vendors or anyone who wants to amplifying message via influencer marketing. Listen here
Issue #102 published 23 Apr 2020
Perry Timms Introduces 'Squads'
PODCAST
Perry Timms introduces ‘Squads’ - self directed, autonomous teams - and why management should start letting go. More cross fertilisation from tech to HR in this excellent interview with one of the leading thinkers in the field.
Issue #75 published 23 Apr 2020
BING Goes Google for Jobs
PODCAST
Chad and Cheese is the No1 podcast for keeping up-to-date with the recruitment tech scene. This week it’s news of a very interesting move by Bing to aggregate LinkedIn job postings in a potential competitor to Google for Jobs. Brainfood favourite Richard Collins commentates on it here. Worth a listen, and taking notes.
Issue #99 published 23 Apr 2020
The Tortoise and the Hare
PODCAST
Fascinating podcast episode from Malcolm Gladwell which challenges the validity of assessment. Why do we time it? Mainly because of the logistics of organising the results rather than accurately simulating the real life condition. H/T Omer Molad for the share
Issue #150 published 23 Apr 2020
As we saw in last week’s Brainfood Live, Laurie Ruettimann is a great conversationalist. She shows this again on her own show, this time with Victorio Milian. It’s controversial, political and important. Have a listen here
Issue #150 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #150 published 23 Apr 2020
The AirSource is a recruiting podcast by Katharine Robinson and Andy Mountney. It has great promise. This week, Lucy Kendall is talking to us about GDPR and what you as recruiters & recruiting tech vendors have got to know.
Issue #45 published 23 Apr 2020
This is one of the best podcast series around. It’s Matt Alder 1-2-1 interviews with some of the biggest brains in the industry. Here’s the centenary episode and it’s a corker.
Issue #45 published 23 Apr 2020
The Chad and Cheese are crossing the pond this week, where the UK crew will no doubt give them the welcome they so richly deserve ;-) This is their preview pod for RecFest and what do you expect? It’s a hoot. See you later this week lads….
Issue #143 published 23 Apr 2020
Great to see (or hear?) the Firefish Software crowdcast now also be available on audio only podcast. I’m on this, talking brainfood, email, personal brand and the concept of ‘lifetime ROI’. Give it a listen and let me know what you think.
Issue #143 published 23 Apr 2020
Fascinating insight as ever from Matt Alder who talks with Googlers Suhail AH and Valley Mein about long term student talent engagement and development at Google
Issue #108 published 23 Apr 2020
Expand your mind folks, this is a great series from my old boss Azeem Azhar. He’s with Presidential Candidate for 2020 Andrew Yang this week, talking about UBI, Automation & Society in the US. Have a listen here
Issue #108 published 23 Apr 2020
I was primarily attracted to this pod based on the title. Debates about culture is always interesting, especially when Robert Ruff is prepare to say to home truths on culture and discrimination…
Issue #178 published 23 Apr 2020
It’s International Women’s Day and I stumbled upon this podcast, The Women In Tech Show. It features Frida Polli, co-founder of Pymetrics on game based assessment. Have a listen here
Issue #178 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #178 published 23 Apr 2020
The Power Of Data
PODCAST
Matt Alder is back, this time talk to Matt Plummer, VP of Product at our buddies at ZipRecruiter, demystifying the topic of programmatic advertising.
Issue #74 published 23 Apr 2020
Laurie Ruettimann and Mary Ellen Slayter are two cool ladies who are total naturals on air. This is a great conversation about the reality of the hustle. Have a listen here.
Issue #152 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #152 published 23 Apr 2020
Microsoft Buys GitHub
PODCAST
Joel Cheesman is going solo whilst partner in crime and fellow brainfooder Chad Sowash in on European tour. Lets keep him company as he talks GitHub, LinkedIn and Vermont. It’s always a great listen.
Issue #87 published 23 Apr 2020
It’s been a big news week for recruiting, so that can only mean one thing - a dip back into Chad n Cheese. This is the number podcast to keep up to date with what’s going on in the industry, so get up to speed, here (PS these guys are so up to date, they’ve already released another pod - you might as well subscribe to them)
Issue #135 published 23 Apr 2020
How To Onboard Your New CHRO
PODCAST
Solo is the hardest format for podcast. Lars Schmidt executes it brilliantly, in this short form podcast series. Tips from leading CHRO’s on how to approach on-boarding to set yourself up for success. It’s excellent and I recommend you subscribe.
Issue #135 published 23 Apr 2020
Matt Alder’s RFP remains a standard of the format. Here he is talking to professional snoop and assessment extremist, Bas Van De Haterd about the evolution of assessment technology. It’s a great interview - have a listen here.
Issue #167 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #167 published 23 Apr 2020
Great podcast from Damon Klotz - introducing important concepts like compassion fatigue and ‘secondary-trauma exposure at work’. Great listen
Issue #181 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #181 published 23 Apr 2020
Psychology Of Work
PODCAST
Fascinating wide ranging podcast on the psychology of work with 3 lucid and knowledgeable guests (take a bow Perry Timms, David D'Souza, Andy Campbell) superbly handled by the excellent Josie Cox. Worth 40 minutes of your time folks.
Issue #68 published 23 Apr 2020
The Future Of Jobs
PODCAST
Matt Alder is keeping up an incredible pace - another superb interview podcast, this time with fellow brainfooder Kevin Green, former CEO of the REC and founder of What’s Next Consultancy.
Issue #86 published 23 Apr 2020
State of Hiring Developers
PODCAST
HackerRank CEO Vivek Ravisankar and I talk about binary models, bad signals, developer psychology and prestige hiring. 20 minute listen - give it a blast folks.
Issue #86 published 23 Apr 2020
Matt Alder is back, with a fascinating conversation on algorithmic bias in recruiting, perhaps the main assessment challenge we’re going to face in near future of recruiting. Miranda Bogen from Upturn outlines the problem and a few possible solutions.
Issue #119 published 23 Apr 2020
Stuart Russell, coauthor of AI, “Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach" chats with Azeem to discuss the progress of AI research and implementation and how to ensure the outcomes are beneficial. This is a great podcast to end an excellent series. Listen and subscribe
Issue #142 published 23 Apr 2020
Talking hiQ vs LinkedIn
PODCAST
Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman host one of the best regular podcasts in the industry. They’ve been outstanding in tracking the developments of the hiQ vs LinkedIn court case - the final rulings of which might determine the future of the web scraping economy. Here they are with hiQ CEO Mark Weidick as special guest.
Issue #60 published 23 Apr 2020
Matt Alder is back with some ‘foodie favourites including Ben Gledhill, Head of Resourcing at Yodel, and talent futurist Kevin Wheeler on recruitment automation: fact or fiction. Have a listen
Issue #130 published 23 Apr 2020
The Recruiting Animal Show….a bruising, challenging rite of passage for anyone brave enough to guest on it. ‘Foodie favourite Bas van De Haterd took his turn this week. Actually turned out to be a great conversation with Michaels Kelemen and G.Cox on assessment and validity / role of the resume.
Issue #130 published 23 Apr 2020
Recruiter Abroad
PODCAST
I had the pleasure to speaking with Dualta Doherty from Recruiter Abroad podcast last week. We’re talking biography, inbound marketing, distribution vs production. Hear it here folks.
Issue #92 published 23 Apr 2020
Babies in Bathrobes
PODCAST
Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman …I don’t think there are a finer pair of industry analysts out there. They relentlessly keep up-to-date on the latest happenings in the recruitment industry. Here’s a riff on Google’s play on a matching engine. Must listen folks.
Issue #95 published 23 Apr 2020
This is such a well produced prodcast. Great listening from Mary Ellen Slayter and Lee Price, who bring us conversations with 3 awesome guests with lessons on what great communication is, when we have too many ways to do it.
Issue #133 published 23 Apr 2020
Blockchain Explained
PODCAST
Brainfood favourite Matt Alder continues to rack up the hits with this consistently excellent Recruiting Futures podcast. This week, he’s with Seamus Cushley (Director, Blockchain, FinTech & Innovation at PwC) talking about the implications and use cases for Blockchain in HR and Recruiting.
Issue #90 published 23 Apr 2020
Psychologist Adam Grant has something to say about employer branding, the ‘culture fetish’ and why you stop hiring for “culture fit.” Provocative and necessary perspective from Recode. Give it a blast folks, here
Issue #91 published 23 Apr 2020
The Future Of LinkedIn
PODCAST
Matt Alder is getting some fantastic guests onto his Recruiting Futures podcast. This week, we’re hearing from John Jersin, the Head of Product of LinkedIn Talent Solutions. Future roadmap on a platform most of us can’t do without.
Issue #83 published 23 Apr 2020
First time a podcast has made it to On Hiring, but I’m really liking what I’m hearing from Katharine Robinson’s AirSource. For those don’t know, Katharine is one of the world’s pre-eminent sourcers, who has now launched an interview series with other luminaries in the space. First up, Irina Shamaeva, of Braingrain Recruiting. It’s worth 15 minutes of your time.
Issue #19 published 23 Apr 2020
OH subscriber Matt Alder runs one of the best podcasts in the recruiting business. His guest selection in particular is exceptional; this week he speaks with Bogomil Balkansky, Product Lead at Google Hire.
Issue #47 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #170 published 23 Apr 2020
Brainfood favourite Joe Mullings hosts a consistently excellent podcast - here’s EP31 with NextWave Hire’s Phil Strazzulla and Yash Ambardekar talking AI & HR
Issue #88 published 23 Apr 2020
Brainfooder Joe Mullings, amongst other things, is a really good broadcaster. Here he is with Holly Scott channeling Jack Ma on what you need to do in the first 10 years of your career. Have a listen here.
Issue #101 published 23 Apr 2020
Our buddies at Hired.com do an excellent podcast series, led by the very talented Rob Stevenson. Here he is interviewing Booking.com Global Lead of Recruiting Strategy on how to use GA to improve conversion on the career page. Have a listen here folks
Issue #101 published 23 Apr 2020
Ep 108: The Evolution Of The ATS
PODCAST
Matt Alder is back with one of the my favourite personality’s in the business - Jerome Ternynck, CEO of SmartRecruiters who talks about the transformation of the ATS market
Issue #55 published 23 Apr 2020
Symphony Talent Gets Smashed
PODCAST
Do you know Chad and Cheese? They run the best ‘keep you up to date’ podcast in the industry. This week, it’s Smashfly and their massive exit to Symphony Talent. Have a listen here
Issue #161 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #161 published 23 Apr 2020
Matt Alder talks to Tom Goodwin about Digital Darwinism and talent required for digital transformation. Snappy interview by Matt with digital comms specialist with an angle for HR. Have a listen here.
Issue #126 published 23 Apr 2020
Expand Your Network
PODCAST
Angela Copeland runs an amazing podcast which I’m only just catching up with now. Focused on job search in the main but some episodes, like this one with Dr Tanya Menon on network theory, is relevant to all of us here. Have a listen here.
Issue #126 published 23 Apr 2020
ZipRecruiter Cuts Deep
PODCAST
The world is spinning so fast even Chad and Cheese might struggle to keep on top of what’s going on in the recruiting world. Still your best chance of doing so though, so have a listen here.
Issue #182 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #182 published 23 Apr 2020
Great to see this podcast build up into a series. Katharine Robinson and Andy Mountney are back with news, views, tools and tips, as well as special guest Karen Azulai, the queen of the Israeli HR tech scene. Action packed value in 30 minutes.
Issue #57 published 23 Apr 2020
Matt Alder is back and talks to Kathryn Minshew, founder and CEO of The Muse in this week’s Recruiting Futures podcast. This is a great interview about the new rules of work - have a listen folks.
Issue #57 published 23 Apr 2020
Brainfooder David Green consistently gets some world class guests on his 1-2-1 interview show, This week it’s Leena Nair from Unilever. Have a listen here
Issue #157 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #157 published 23 Apr 2020
Recruiting Animal vs Joe Mullings? This sounded like a terrible idea until I put it on and gave it a listen. Turns into a 45 minute conversation on inbound marketing, recruiter division of labour and looking good in front of a camera. I must admit - I enjoyed this.
Issue #106 published 23 Apr 2020
Recruitment Rollercoaster
PODCAST
HOXO Media do a recruitment podcast series. I was honoured to be guesting on it last week. It got more personal than I intended but I’m glad it went that way. Thanks to Hishem Azzouz for a great interview. We talk mental health, audience building, the recruitment journey and 15-to1. Have a listen here
Issue #106 published 23 Apr 2020
Business and science fiction writer Calum Chace talks to John Thornhill about the exponential growth of AI and why we need to start planning now for a world without work. It’s 25 mins of easy listening to perhaps the defining mid term challenge of our times.
Issue #64 published 23 Apr 2020
Brainfood Live On Air - Ep36, How to Make Employer Brand Stick? w/ James Ellis & Elena Valentine
PODCAST
How to make your employer brand stick? Turns out - you don’t Real Employer Branding is about discovering what is true about the work in your business and exposing that truth the outside world, warts and all. Have a listen here
Issue #160 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #160 published 23 Apr 2020
Lars Schmidt has lined up an unparalleled guest line up for his still relatively new podcast. This week, we see Lars with Basecamp CEO Jason Fried. It’s a fantastic interview.
Issue #148 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #148 published 23 Apr 2020
The Anxious Achiever
PODCAST
Mental health and employee wellness is moving from mainstream to core concern, and this podcast series is timely. A series of interviews with professionals in psychology, this is a great complement to industry specific stuff in the big list.
Issue #169 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #169 published 23 Apr 2020
China, An AI Superpower: China expert Kai-Fu Lee & my old boss Azeem Azhar in conversation about China, AI, new world order and tech unemployment. It’s a great conversation. Have a listen here
Issue #103 published 23 Apr 2020
The Origin of the Gig Economy
PODCAST
Deep dive into the history and the future of the gig economy. Dr. Louis Hyman, historian and author, at interview. It’s excellent. Thanks Anna Ott for the share, have a listen here.
Issue #103 published 23 Apr 2020
How To Be A Great Speaker
PODCAST
Matt Alder is back, with two of my favourite people, Audra Knight and Katrina Kibben, to talk about how talent acquisition professionals can get started as speakers. Two Big Lists might help - Events / Conferences and, if you’re a woman, List of Women Speakers
Issue #155 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #155 published 23 Apr 2020
This really is a great podcast series by Garry Turner. What can we learn from talking about our vulnerabilities? It’s a brilliant premise for necessary conversations. Kevin Green this week - give it a listen here.
Issue #134 published 23 Apr 2020
I’m finding that podcasts are an excellent way to consume information which may not be your core expertise or passion. Try this, for Supply Chain disruption for example. It’s a fascinating listen which would’ve been terrible to read
Issue #183 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #183 published 23 Apr 2020
Hacking Hubspot's Culture Code
PODCAST
My buddy Lars Schmidt has very rapidly put together a podcast which is a must listen. World class guests in 1-2-1 interview format. This week, its Hubspot’s Chief People Officer Katie Burke talking the ’Culture Code’.
Issue #146 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #146 published 23 Apr 2020
Let's Fix HR Tech
PODCAST
Laurie Ruettiman is back and has plenty to say about the world of HR. Another superb episode of one of the best recruiting podcasts around. H/T brainfooder Matt Alder for a consistent quality.
Issue #85 published 23 Apr 2020
Super interesting take on the unexpected outcomes of Corporate Social Responsibility programmes - they give us moral license to do bad things. Well worth a listen, which you can do here.
Issue #85 published 23 Apr 2020
Who knew brainfood favourite Joe Mullings did a high production value podcast show? Take a listen as he talks algorithms and data with Rajan Patel, Senior Director from Google. Real talk from smart folks.
Issue #85 published 23 Apr 2020
Airsource One took it upon themselves to interview the great and the good at SOSUEU this year. We have interviews with Aaron Lintz & Nicolas Galita, highlights of the Sourcing Hackathon and final day highlights with the man himself, Phil Tusing. Great job Katharine Robinson and Andy Mountney with the interviews.
Issue #53 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #147 published 23 Apr 2020
Facebook Goes Google 4 Jobs
PODCAST
Haven’t featured these guys into the newsletter recently, which is a reminder that I should feature these guys in the newsletter, as their podcast remains the No1 source of industry tracking news on the Internet. With swearing. Have a listen here
Issue #172 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #172 published 23 Apr 2020
Lars Schmidt has been leading the way in supporting the community; this podcast is just one of many examples, several of whom already feature in this newsletter. Needless to say - follow Lars and subscribe to the pod
Issue #179 published 23 Apr 2020
Infectious disease expert Adam Kucharski explains the mathematical models used to help the world understand the threat of COVID-19. It is not easy listening but it is accessible and important. Have a listen here
Issue #179 published 23 Apr 2020
The Chad & Cheese Podcast
PODCAST
Chad and Cheese are never a bad idea - and it turns out in dark times their irreverent style might be exactly what you need. Also lots of Covid19, especially on the responses big tech are making for the social good.
Issue #179 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #179 published 23 Apr 2020
The Future Of Careers Sites
PODCAST
It’s Matt Alder again, this time with one of the bright young stars in the recruiting business - Ben Gledhill, Head of Resourcing at Yodel. It’s about the future of corporate Careers Sites and their return to relevance
Issue #84 published 23 Apr 2020
The Case For Flexible Working
PODCAST
Matt Alder returns with an interview with Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka about her Flex Appeal campaign and the importance of flexible working. It’s recruiting and it’s the future, so have a listen here
Issue #154 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #154 published 23 Apr 2020
The comeback of podcasting has been an absolute boon to our industry last year with so many new broadcasters taking their pods to air. Here’s the Big List of them to check out for 2020, as sourced by the community. Dive in and take a listen. Running a podcast and not on this list? Add it in here at the bottom of the sheet. PS: Brainfood Podcast is here
Issue #168 published 23 Apr 2020
Kevin Wheeler, Founder, and Chairman of the Future of Talent Institute, is one of the OG’s. His predictions on the future of work have proven to prescient and so his words here on what will happen next are worth a listen
Issue #149 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #149 published 23 Apr 2020
The Future Of Job Boards
PODCAST
The hits just keep coming with this guy - Matt Alder is back, this time with Richard Collins, Founder of ClickIQ, about the future of job boards. Must listen, especially for the skeptics…
Issue #94 published 23 Apr 2020
We like Recruiting Futures Podcast by Matt Alder so much, we’re going to sponsor it. Check out this episode featuring David Green, Global Director of People Analytics at IBM, talking the rise of People Analytics. Give it a listen whilst you read, folks
Issue #32 published 23 Apr 2020
The Content Industrial Complex
PODCAST
How to run a content engine without getting crushed by it? Interesting question, beautifully explored by Mary Ellen Slayter.
Issue #173 published 23 Apr 2020
Some score this, brainfooder Damon Klotz getting the one and only Simon Sinek onto the Culture Amp podcast. You got to have a listen, so do it here
Issue #173 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #173 published 23 Apr 2020
The POZcast E14: Hung Lee
PODCAST
I had the pleasure to speaking to Adam Posner last month on his excellent podcast, ‘The POZcast. 40 minutes of two recruiters chewing the fat over the current and future concerns of the industry. Give it a listen here
Issue #140 published 23 Apr 2020
The Autonomous Economy
PODCAST
W. Brian Arthur, one of the founders of the discipline of complexity economics, explores the impact artificial intelligence and automation will have on the economy. Essential listening of one of the best podcasts around. Do it here
Issue #140 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #140 published 23 Apr 2020
David Green continues to knock it out of the park with some outstanding 1-2-1 interviews some of the leading figures in the burgeoning People Analytics space. Have a listen here
Issue #163 published 23 Apr 2020
LEGO's HR Modernisation Journey
PODCAST
Chris Rainey does a great job with this interview series. It really is a top class podcast. Have a listen here on LEGO’s HR Modernisation journey. H/T to brainfooder Bas van de Haterd for the share in the FB Group
Issue #163 published 23 Apr 2020
I had the pleasure of speaking with Craig Watson and Lauren Sharp on the TAPOD last month. We’re talking gated communities, audience building and the future of candidate engagement. Give it a blast here
Issue #163 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #163 published 23 Apr 2020
Ep 94: Trends In Tech Recruiting
PODCAST
Recruiting Future is probably the best recruiting podcast around right now. Put together by Matt Alder, it’s a 1-2-1 interview industry types on a topics of interest. I was honoured to be guest in Ep-94 - listen in as Matt and I talk Trends in Tech recruiting.
Issue #35 published 23 Apr 2020
This is fire side chat is one year old. It’s still one of the best conversations I’ve heard about the Future of Work. The Wealth of Humans with author Ryan Avent in conversation with Azeem Azhar.
Issue #97 published 23 Apr 2020
David Green is a really good podcast interviewer. Here he is with ‘foodie favourite Richard Collins on Automation, AI and Analytics in Recruiting. Great listen from two informed voices on a sometimes difficult-to-grasp topic in the industry. Have a listen here.
Issue #144 published 23 Apr 2020
Issue #144 published 23 Apr 2020
Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and Slow, in conversation with Tyler Cowen, on bias and decision making. Important listening for anyone involved in assessing / hiring. 1 hour of the good stuff, here
Issue #127 published 23 Apr 2020